An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include age over 35, previous pelvic surgeries or infections, fertility treatments, and structural abnormalities of the fallopian tubes. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding or spotting, and dizziness. Diagnosis involves testing hCG levels in blood and ultrasound imaging. Treatment options are medical management with methotrexate or surgical procedures like laparoscopy, laparotomy, or salpingectomy. The main complication is rupture of the fallopian tube which can lead to internal bleeding.

2. PRESENTED BY
DIKSHA SHARMA
MSc(N) 2nd year

3. OUTLINE
a) Introduction
b) Definition
c) Classification
d) Risk factors
e) Etiology
f) Sign and symptoms
g) Assessment and diagnosis
h) Management
i) complication

4. INTRODUCTION
Derived from the Greek word Ektopos,
meaning out of place. An ectopic pregnancy
is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside
of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian
tubes.

5. DEFINITION
1) Ectopic pregnancy, also
known as eccysis or tubal
pregnancy, is a
complication of pregnancy
in which the embryo
attaches outside the uterus.

6. Cont…..
2) Ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized
ovum is implanted and develop outside the normal
endometrial cavity.

7. Cont….
3) Ectopic Pregnancy occurs when the site of
implantation is outside of the uterine cavity either
in the tubes, ovaries or abdominal cavity, with rare
exceptions, ectopic pregnancies are not viable,
pregnancy can even occur in both the womb and
the tube at the same time (heterotopic pregnancy).

8. CLASSIFICATION
1) Tubal pregnancy (95-98%)
 Ampulla 80%
 Isthmus 12%
 Interstitial 2%
 Infundibulum 2%

9. Cont…..
2) Non tubal ectopic pregnancy
(Rare sites 2-5%)
 Ovaries
 Broad ligaments
 Abdominal cavity
3) Heterotopic pregnancy (1/1000)

10. RISK FACTORS
a) Maternal age of 35 years or older
b) History of pelvic surgery, abdominal surgery, or multiple
abortions
c) History of pelvic inflammatory disease
d) History of endometriosis
e) Conception occurred despite tubal ligation or intrauterine
devices (IUD)

11. Cont…..
f) Conception aided by fertility drugs or procedure
g) Smoking
h) History of ectopic pregnancy
i) History of sexual transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia
j) Having structural abnormalities in the fallopian tubes that make it hard
for egg to travel.

12. ETIOLOGY
a) Inflammation and
scaring of the
fallopian tubes from a
previous medical
condition, infection,
or surgery
b) Hormonal factors

13. Cont….
c) Genetic abnormalities or congenital
abnormalities, medical conditions that affect
the shape and condition of the fallopian tubes
and reproductive organs.

14. CLINICAL TRAID(3AS)

15. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
a) Nausea and breast soreness
are common symptoms in
both ectopic and uterine
pregnancies.
b) The following symptoms are
more common in an ectopic
pregnancy and can indicate a
medical emergency.

16. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
d) Sharp waves of pain in the abdomen, pelvis, shoulder or neck
e) severe pain that occurs on one side of the abdomen
f) light to heavy vaginal spotting or bleeding
g) dizziness or fainting
h) rectal pressure

17. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS
a) History collection
b) Physical examination
-pelvic examination to check
for pain, tenderness, or a mass

18. Cont…..
c) hCG (human chorionic gonadotropins) level
The level of hCG double in early normal pregnancy every 3 days but
are reduced in abnormal or ectopic pregnancy.
d) Serum progesterone level
Level less than 5ng/ml are considered abnormal, levels Greater than
25ng/ml are associated with a normally developing pregnancy.

19. Cont….
e) Transvaginal ultrasonography
 A positive beta- hCG (above 2000mlu/ml) test with empty
uterus by sonar adnexial mass indicates ectopic pregnancy
f) Laparoscopy
 Allows to see the fallopian tubes and other organs.

20. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
 Methotrexate
 It is a type of medicine that
interferes with DNA synthesis
and stops cells from dividing or
multiplying. It can be used as a
way (other than surgery) to treat a
early, small, unruptured ectopic
pregnancy.

21. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
 Laparotomy
 Many surgeons suggest
removing the embryo and
repairing any internal
damage. This procedure is
called laparotomy.

22. Cont……
 Salpingectomy
 Tubal removal is the
principle treatment
especially where there
is tubal rupture,

23. Cont…..
 Salpingotomy
 Conservative surgical
treatment may be employed
when the ectopic has not
ruptured and where the tube
appears normal.

24. COMPLICATION
a) The most common complication is rupture
with internal bleeding which may lead to
hypovolemic shock. Death from rupture is
still the leading cause of death in the first
trimester of the pregnancy

25. SUMMARIZATION
Ectopic pregnancy
a)Introduction
b)Definition
c)Classification
d)Risk factors
e)Etiology

26. Cont…..
a) Sign and symptoms
b)Assessment and diagnosis
c) Management
d)complication

27. RECAPTUALIZATION
a) Define ectopic pregnancy?
b) Classify ectopic pregnancy?
c) Etiology of ectopic pregnancy?
d) Explain the sign and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
e) Describe the management of ectopic pregnancy?

28. ASSIGNMENT
Nursing Management of Ectopic Pregnancy

29. CONCLUSION
a) Ectopic pregnancy is still the leading cause of death
in the first trimester of pregnancy
b) A high index of suspicion is required for an early
diagnosis because sign and symptoms are not
specific.
c) Expectant management is suitable in a limited
number of cases.

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